Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/821,080

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Aug 14, 2024 — provisional 63/682,902

Examiner

CHEIN, ALLEN C

Art Unit

3627

Tech Center

Insight Direct USA, Inc.

Assignee

Insight Direct USA Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +39.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 439 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEIN, ALLEN C View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

194 granted / 439 resolved

-15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+39.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

475

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 439 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Dec 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 25, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 25, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+39.8%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 439 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.